Advanced Topics in Social Statistics and Demography

Aims: This course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of advanced research methods and their application in the social statistics and population field. It seeks to develop a comprehensive understanding of demographic trends from both a developed and developing country perspective. Particular attention will be devoted to the adoption of a longitudinal life course perspective.

Learning outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to: gain a thorough understanding of advanced statistical techniques and their applications in demography; analyze demographic data and trends from both developed and developing countries; understand and apply longitudinal and life course perspectives in demographic studies; conduct empirical research using real-world data to investigate demographic questions; Interpret the effects of demographic changes on contemporary societies.

Course contents

- Introduction to Social Demography and Population Sciences:

• Overview of core areas: mortality, fertility, migration, population aging, and socio-economic interrelations
• Distinctions between developed and developing countries' demography

- Advanced Statistical Methods for Demographic Research:

• Statistical techniques for analyzing fertility, mortality, and migration data
• Adoption of longitudinal and life course perspectives in demographic research

- Applied Data Analysis in Demography:

• Practical sessions on data handling and analysis
• Case studies on specific demographic phenomena

- Formal Lectures and Informal Seminars:

• Theoretical discussions on demographic changes and their societal impacts
• Interactive seminars to explore various demographic scenarios and models

- Lab Sessions:

• Hands-on experience in demographic data analysis
• Application of statistical methods to real-world scenarios